Re: Le Roy Soleil Homme

It's a clean, somewhat synthetic smelling (but not unpleasantly so), slightly grapefruity citrus, mostly. It was praised here so I checked it out. It only makes sense, for me, when I'm out in the sun on a summer day. Hence, perhaps, its name (the sun king, though I don't know why it's Roy and not Roi, does anybody?). I tried it in early spring and thought it was ridiculous. Combined with the smell of summer sun on skin, though, it's really pretty nice.

And you're not going to wear an $80 scent out in the heat anyway, right? So at about $20, Le Roy Soleil is a great choice for the beach or the boardwalk or the ballgame or other summer destinations.

&quot;Extremely good. It`s quite unique, very masculine, sensual, long lasting, and also the bottle is fantastic. What more can you expect?
And by the way: when I bought it, I got great looking wrist-watch with it...&quot;
by Toni_Ronkonen , 2004/11/04.

&quot;A beautiful creation. Unique. Brilliant. Enticing. Long lasting, great sillage. Quite possibly one of the most pleasing visually and and olfactorily (is that a word? it should be)of any ever created.
This scent is sunlight falling through a cedar forest. Rich, brown, woody, deep, earthy, full, with a surprising silery topnote, reminiscent of many Etros. &quot;
by Zhoya , 2004/10/25.

&quot;Breezy, luminous and metallic. Rich and exoitic woods and florals, yet very Euro to me. A top pick when I want something that is neither sweet nor pungent.&quot;
by JRW , USA , 2003/09/03.

&quot;Sexy, classy, easy-to-wear, dynamic, bright, expressive, attractive and long-lasting scent. Not common at all. Possibly the best of all Dali

Re: Le Roy Soleil Homme

Le Roy Soleil has slowly, steadily, relentlessly become a lynchpin in my scent stable over the years. While always attracted, I was put off a bit initially by the sharpness as it opens, but unlike so many of its contemporaries, a complexity makes this fragrance stand aside from the herd of latter ninties varieties it seems to exemplify.

It is aldehydic, aromatic and woody, the wood being a fine Indian sandal, or chandan, with intriguing florals and spice into the mix. One web review described it as a mad mix of florals, spices, woods and recommended it to those who would want to start the day with an artistic spash of color.

Re: Le Roy Soleil Homme

&quot;Toronja&quot;, listed as one of the notes, is the Spanish word for grapefruit.

Luca Turin discussed grapefruit as being a difficult note to use because it's sulfurous. He discusses this point in connection with Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune, which also uses a lot of grapefruit. I think that gives it a nice edge, which makes me like it. I like a touch of abrasiveness in a scent.

Compared with Dali Laguna, which is citrusy also but sweet and powdery, I like Le Roy Soleil much better. I know there's been some celebration of Laguna here but maybe I just don't get why.

Thx phantagarow for spelling notes.

I agree with scenthound, this is one a guy can get attached to. There's something very likable and comfortable about this one. Abrasiveness and all.

Re: Le Roy Soleil Homme

Well i received my bottle today and I was disappointed. *Somehow this reminds me of Creed GIT almost to the exact. *Has anyone experienced this? *Or is it just me and my chemistry?

I would say no. Not a big GIT fan here and other than both being aromatic fougres, I don't see the resemblence. IMO Le Roy Soleil has a Himalaya connection, albeit more conceptually than in the concrete. The persistent cool sharp opening and the pathways of development are shared somewhat but over a period of time LRS is easier wearing and a more casual feel making it a nice everyday alternative to the baroquely intense Himalaya. Sorry to hear you are disappointed though. As I remember, I was as well when I first sniffed it (blind), not being at all what I was expecting, however, it has worked its way to the center of my attention over the years.

Re: Le Roy Soleil Homme

I have just noticed that in the Directory there is a difference between Le Roy Soleil and Le Roy Soleil Homme. I didn't even know that. Is this true? I don't even know which one I have. My bottle just says Le Roy Soleil.

Re: Le Roy Soleil Homme

Having worn this all day from a spray bottle rather than a vial, I can give a valid analysis.

Performance - typical of a piece from the 90's; better projection and longevity than most modern releases(not a sillage bomb or a skin scent); noticeable to the wearer for at least 6-8hrs

Smell - Opens similar to Greenergy by Givenchy with emerging floral and fresh middle notes; the base is indeed metallic (nice catch Diamondflame) and woody, smelling most similar to the base of Platinum Egoiste.

Overall, this is an easy-going, soapy, fresh and pleasant cologne. Do I want to own a bottle? I don't feel it has the distinction of a Platinum Egoiste, so I don't feel the motivation to own it beyond the sample vial I already have. Not bad at all though. Really like the grapefruit at the beginning.